progeny 9 Crossword Clue Progeny refers to individuals that come into existence through the act of procreation. It connotes the perpetuation of lineage and the handover of qualities from guardian to offspring. It meaning of progeny extends beyond physical descendants, including adopted children, and even concepts that are passed on from ancestors to the next. Progeny carry the legacy of their forebears, making them a connection among previous as well as future.